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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1929

Page

6

Local notices and community updates from Ainsworth area

A mosaic of town life including hospital trips, school events, charity tickets, and social visits. Names such as Mrs EWossard Norval, Dr Snessard, Mr RJ Rowan, Mrs Minnie Jackson, and Mrs W Trotter appear along with mentions of the United Presbyterian Aid Society, a Sorosis play, and St Patrick's day tales.

Ergon C. C. Chambers W. T. Marr Manda Ned Andrew Howard Lagency Lola McCabe Wanda Snessard Dr. Speard Harry Pearson Washington Thore RJ Rowan Mahin Jonnie Hall Rock Tland Minnie Jackson Sohn Jeffrey Town City United Presbeterian Aid Society Fathers and Sons Bangont United Pryterian Snessard County Dental Washington W. T. Trotter Keokuk County Theounty Seat Ireland United States Fred Charlie Owens St. Patricks Owens Aring Pat

Chicago trip sparks new car chatter and wrecker progress

John Mangold Jr and Roy Fetters visited Chicago week 1 with new Whip pets. J Winga drives a Whippet coach. Fowler of United Rubber Daven port branch to be in Washington next week. Ritchey reports completion of a blue painted wrecker and new Buick service additions.

Chicago John Mangold, Jr Roy Fetters J Winga Fowler United Rubber Company Davenport Washington Mond J. and Tire Service SPW Wade Beick Ritchey Ehlel Espertal Carr Flectric Earlimorblen Buick Schmoebsten Rithey

Columbus Junction News Briefs March Event Gossip

In Columbus Junction on March 22 Martha Rut is named captain of a local team. Tetty Redderson is involved in pre Easter services planned for Columbus Junction and nearby cities. Orville Sparrow, owner of the Columbus canning factory, buys the former Mrs Alex Blake property. A farm anecdote recalls a man advising a rider to keep the rain from the horse’s tail while an umbrellaholder keeps the reins clear of the horse.

West Chester James Greenwtead Vincent Columbus Junction Reddersom Columbus Columns Junction Ug City Orville Sparrow Alex Blake

Whatsoevers bake sale and local campaigns in Ames

The Whatsoevers plan a bake sale at J C Riche store Saturday while Rev J W Zerbe runs a campaign. Several named locals including Goffey Burte Ruston Ue Fert Newell Farrel Smylie Burdette Duncan Farel Weber Opal Den aid Mary Jenkins and Town 8 college students in Ames are at home for spring vacation. The Rev Te Alfred, formerly pastor of United Brethren church, accepts call to River church’s pastorate. Bishon William Darrow is recovering from pneumonia. The intermediate League holds a meeting in church parlors. JA Chambers of Color Rapids obituary noted, and school event follows.

J. W. Zerbe Ad Goffey Burte Ruston Ue Fert Newell Farrel Smylie Burdette Duncan Farel Weber Opal den Aid Mary Jenkins Town 8 College St’ Ames Te Alfred United Brethren Church Rive Presbyterian Sa Bishon William Darrow Intermediate League Ehiareh Chambers of Color Rapids Dangster S Wanger Elsay Ata Sup

Oakland Sets Sales Record in February

Oakland Motor announces February sales of 86 units of Oakland and Pontiac Sixes, a sharp rise from last year and a predicted all time monthly high for March. W R Tracy, vice president of sales, notes output surged due to strong demand and all lines operate day and night to meet public demand.

Oakland Tracy Start Tracy Pontiac Mich

Renewed Civil War Fears Rise Across China

Reports from Hankow say clashes near the Tuyeh border between Nanking government war loads and Hi forces sparked fears of renewed civil war. About 80,000 Nanking Nationalist troops were in the area with TH forces estimated at around 60,000 as fighting broke out near key border zones.

Ina Hankow Tuyeh Nanking

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